Lake Maggiore holidays

Relax and discover

Local culture
Take a stroll down the palm lined promenades and look out over the crystal clear lake to the lush green mountains and splendid villas surrounding the lake. Absorb the Mediterranean and cosmopolitan feel of Italy’s second largest lake. The splendid villas of Stresa have been greeting Europe’s high society since the 18th century. A short boat ride from the main land, this lake archipelago is well worth visiting. As the name suggests Isola Bella is quite beautiful, join the white peacocks and stroll through the well kept gardens before entering the splendour of the palace. Inside, step back in time and uncover sumptuous rooms, ornate furniture and classic paintings.

Weddings
The Italian Lakes are a beautiful location for an unforgettable, fairytale wedding. Lake Maggiore has a cosmopolitan lakeside riviera feel and the views are spectacular. You can take a boat trip out to the islands for your ceremony and spend time afterwards exploring the area and taking cable car trips up Mount Mottarone for even better views.

Short breaks
If you've not got time for a week long holiday, or just fancy a few extra days away, then our short breaks are the perfect choice. 3 and 4 night short breaks are available in Lake Maggiore at the Hotel Beau Rivage and Hotel Simplon, Baverno and the Hotel Milan Speranza au Lac, Stresa.

Discovery Packages
For a chance to really make the most of the surrounding area, consider our Lake Maggiore Discovery package. Stay at the Hotel Villa Paradiso in Meina and enjoy a full week with excursions to Lake Orta, a full day's guided tour of Milan, a trip to Zermatt and a Three Lakes tour, taking in Como, Maggiore and Lugano. Must book by 30 April 2014. Available for summer 2014 departure dates only.

Evening atmosphere
A lively atmosphere makes the water front the centre of evening activity where you'll find pavement cafes, wine & cocktail bars and nightclubs. As is popular in Italy, lots of the socialising gets done on the street as locals promenade along the lake front, it truly is a people watching paradise. We recommend devouring an oversized ice cream sundae in one of the many cafes that line the main square.